Dominican Republic: DGII consults VAT withholding rule update
This consultation will be open until Friday 12 December 2025.. The Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) has launched a public consultation on the draft “General Rule amending Article 8 of General Rule No.
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Egypt: Central bank lowers interest rate
Egypt’s central bank reduced its key interest rates, including the deposit, lending, main operation, and discount rates, by 100 basis points. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on 2 October 2025 to
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Malaysia presents 2026 Budget, extends R&D incentives
The 2026 income tax measures introduce new taxes, extended exemptions, and expanded incentives across sectors covering LLP profit distributions, foreign-sourced income, MSME listings, social enterprises, sustainable finance, carbon emissions,
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OECD publishes comments on copper transfer pricing framework for developing countries
The OECD toolkit helps developing countries tackle transfer pricing issues in the copper mining sector, building on their existing mineral pricing framework. The OECD released a compilation of public feedback on a draft toolkit designed to help
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Singapore introduces refundable investment credit regulations
Singapore enacts Income Tax (Refundable Investment Credits) Regulations 2025, introducing tax credits of up to 50% for qualifying business investments under Pillar 2 rules. Singapore has published the Income Tax (Refundable Investment Credits)
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Denmark proposes near-zero electricity tax for 2026–2027
Bill L 24 proposes cutting the general electricity tax to the EU minimum of 0.8 øre per kWh for 2026 and 2027. Denmark's Minister for Taxation submitted Bill L 24 to parliament on 8 October 2025, aiming to lower the general electricity tax to
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India: NITI Aayog proposes tax clarity for foreign investors
The working paper recommends that the Ministry of Finance consider the proposed framework for inclusion in future Finance Bills, following consultations with industry, experts, and treaty partners. NITI Aayog’s tax policy group in India has
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Saudi Arabia: ZATCA urges taxpayers to benefit from fines cancellation scheme
ZATCA urged taxpayers to use its fines and penalties exemption scheme before 31 December 2025. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged all taxpayers to leverage from the “Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Penalties
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US: IRS announces 2026 tax inflation adjustments, includes amendments from One Big Beautiful Bill
The IRS detailed annual inflation adjustments for the tax year 2026, affecting over 60 tax provisions, including tax rate schedules and other related changes. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2025-32, detailing
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Greece unveils 2026 budget with targeted tax cuts to ensure fiscal stability
The 2026 budget introduces tax relief measures, including reduced real estate and VAT rates, and additional initiatives such as a Pharmaceutical Innovation Fund and the elimination of the TV subscription fee. Greece’s Ministry of Finance
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Greece: AADE opens digital applications for special taxation of income
From 3 October, new tax residents can apply on myAADE for Greece’s Article 5G special tax regime. The Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has announced that, starting 3 October, individuals transferring their tax residence to
See MoreSingapore: IRAS updates e-Tax guide on non-taxation of gains from share disposals
IRAS updates e-Tax Guide to expand the non-taxation scheme for share disposal gains from 2026. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued the updated e-Tax Guide on the Certainty of Non-taxation of Companies’ Gains on Disposal of
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New Zealand: Central Bank lowers benchmark interest rate to 2.5%
The central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 2.5%. New Zealand's central bank, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), announced on 8 October 2025 that it has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points
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Kenya: Central Bank lowers key policy rate to 9.25%Â
The benchmark lending rate has been lowered from 9.50% to 9.25%. Kenya's central bank, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR) for the eighth consecutive time by 25 basis points to 9.25% from 9.50% on 7 October
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Brazil: Senate passes second bill on new consumption tax framework
The Bill has now been forwarded to the Chamber of Deputies for additional review and discussion. Brazil’s Senate has passed Complementary Bill (PLP) 108/2024 on 30 September 2025, which is the second legislative effort to structure the
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Latvia: Finance minister outlines key priorities in 2026 draft budget, initiates discussions with social partners
The 2026 budget proposes diversifying revenue sources through higher gambling and excise taxes, while supporting investment and easing living costs with tax law amendments and a temporary VAT cut on basic foods starting July 2026. Latvia's
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Luxembourg: MoF presents 2026 state budget to Chamber of Deputies, proposes fiscal measures to bolster innovation-driven investments
The 2026 budget focuses on strengthening its financial centre through tax reforms and tech investments, while expanding incentives and support measures for SMEs and start-ups to boost innovation and entrepreneurship. Luxembourg's Minister of
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Russia: SMEs in the hotel industry to receive over RUB 85 billion in government support until 2030
Russia plans to channel over RUB 85 billion to nearly 2,500 hotel SMEs by 2030 through the National Guarantee System, boosting tourism infrastructure and supporting new and existing hotels. The Russian government plans to channel more than RUB 85
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